Stefanopv
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Vero, anche perchè gli altri hanno tutti la base bianca, questo ha la base azzurrina che gli sta davvero bene
Consegne e notizie sugli A380
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Vero, anche perchè gli altri hanno tutti la base bianca, questo ha la base azzurrina che gli sta davvero bene
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Shogun
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Configurazione A380 China Southern
March 31, 2011
China Southern A380 Configuration Info
China Southern has released initial information regarding Airbus A380 configuration. The 506-seater A380 is configured in F8C70Y428.
First Class, 1-2-1 layout, is located on the lower deck. Business Class, situated on the upper deck, is 1-2-1, similar to current staggered layout used by ANA and ASIANA AIRLINES.
Economy Class is configured as 3-4-3, mostly on the main deck, while the upper deck location has 10 rows towards the rear (2-4-2 on Upper deck).
The Skyteam member currently schedules the A380 to operate new Beijing – Paris CDG, according to sources fro China. Image of the configuration was released initially by a user on Sina Weibo (mostly known as chinese version of twitter).
http://airlineroute.net/2011/03/31/cz-380config/
March 31, 2011
China Southern A380 Configuration Info
China Southern has released initial information regarding Airbus A380 configuration. The 506-seater A380 is configured in F8C70Y428.
First Class, 1-2-1 layout, is located on the lower deck. Business Class, situated on the upper deck, is 1-2-1, similar to current staggered layout used by ANA and ASIANA AIRLINES.
Economy Class is configured as 3-4-3, mostly on the main deck, while the upper deck location has 10 rows towards the rear (2-4-2 on Upper deck).
The Skyteam member currently schedules the A380 to operate new Beijing – Paris CDG, according to sources fro China. Image of the configuration was released initially by a user on Sina Weibo (mostly known as chinese version of twitter).
http://airlineroute.net/2011/03/31/cz-380config/
Shogun
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Sono iniziati a Tolosa i test di certificazione per MTOW di 600.000 Kg. Si prevede di aumentare la capacità carburante a 361.000 litri.
http://www.aeroweb-fr.net/actualites/2011/04/airbus-vers-une-version-lourde-de-la380
http://www.aeroweb-fr.net/actualites/2011/04/airbus-vers-une-version-lourde-de-la380
Ultima modifica:
Notizia fasulla, prego ignorare.
Quello che è vero è che sono allo studio versioni con un MTOW superiore, ma Airbus non ha mai parlato di 600t e nemmeno di certificazioni a rispetto.
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Quest'articolo dovrebbe essere più realistico.
DATE:18/05/10
SOURCE:Flight International
Airbus poised to start building new higher weight A380 variant
By Max Kingsley-Jones
Airbus is about to begin production of an upgraded A380-800 with increased operating weights that will offer more range and payload capability when it enters service with launch customer British Airways in 2013.
The new version features a 4t increase in maximum take-off weight to 573t and an additional 190km (100nm) range that will enable it to fly distances of 15,360km on MTOW-limited missions. Maximum landing weight and maximum zero fuel weight have also each increased by 2t, and structural payload capability rises by 1.5t on MZFW-limited missions.
"Because we understand design cycles much better now, we are able to further optimise the performance," says Airbus's executive vice-president programmes Tom Williams.
Full-scale fatigue testing of the A380 has passed 45,000 cycles, which Williams say is 2.4 times the original design service goal or "aircraft life", and testing is continuing to beyond 2.5 design service goals.
To achieve the operating weight increases the airframe structure has been strengthened, which will become standard on aircraft delivered from 2013, although the higher operating weights will be offered as an option. According to Williams the increases are made possible through reductions in flight loads, which are partly achieved by the optimisation of the fly-by-wire control laws.
This new A380 build standard will be introduced later this year when assembly begins of the first wings at Airbus's Broughton, UK plant, and these will also incorporate a 1.5° increase in twist to further optimise aerodynamics as part of the improvement package. Airbus says that the upgrade does not require any thrust bumps, and is not capable of retrofit to earlier build aircraft.
BA is due to be the launch operator for the improved A380, when its first Rolls-Royce Trent 900-powered aircraft is delivered in 2013. Airbus executives previously disclosed that the weight and performance gain came from a requirement for a couple of customers during sales campaigns against the Boeing 747-8I.
Meanwhile as Airbus prepares to deliver the first A380 to the fifth customer, Lufthansa, subassemblies for the initial batch of aircraft for the sixth customer, Korean Air, have been delivered to the final assembly line in Toulouse. Delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2011.
http://www.flightglobal.com/article...to-start-building-new-higher-weight-a380.html
DATE:18/05/10
SOURCE:Flight International
Airbus poised to start building new higher weight A380 variant
By Max Kingsley-Jones
Airbus is about to begin production of an upgraded A380-800 with increased operating weights that will offer more range and payload capability when it enters service with launch customer British Airways in 2013.
The new version features a 4t increase in maximum take-off weight to 573t and an additional 190km (100nm) range that will enable it to fly distances of 15,360km on MTOW-limited missions. Maximum landing weight and maximum zero fuel weight have also each increased by 2t, and structural payload capability rises by 1.5t on MZFW-limited missions.
"Because we understand design cycles much better now, we are able to further optimise the performance," says Airbus's executive vice-president programmes Tom Williams.
Full-scale fatigue testing of the A380 has passed 45,000 cycles, which Williams say is 2.4 times the original design service goal or "aircraft life", and testing is continuing to beyond 2.5 design service goals.
To achieve the operating weight increases the airframe structure has been strengthened, which will become standard on aircraft delivered from 2013, although the higher operating weights will be offered as an option. According to Williams the increases are made possible through reductions in flight loads, which are partly achieved by the optimisation of the fly-by-wire control laws.
This new A380 build standard will be introduced later this year when assembly begins of the first wings at Airbus's Broughton, UK plant, and these will also incorporate a 1.5° increase in twist to further optimise aerodynamics as part of the improvement package. Airbus says that the upgrade does not require any thrust bumps, and is not capable of retrofit to earlier build aircraft.
BA is due to be the launch operator for the improved A380, when its first Rolls-Royce Trent 900-powered aircraft is delivered in 2013. Airbus executives previously disclosed that the weight and performance gain came from a requirement for a couple of customers during sales campaigns against the Boeing 747-8I.
Meanwhile as Airbus prepares to deliver the first A380 to the fifth customer, Lufthansa, subassemblies for the initial batch of aircraft for the sixth customer, Korean Air, have been delivered to the final assembly line in Toulouse. Delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2011.
http://www.flightglobal.com/article...to-start-building-new-higher-weight-a380.html
Shogun
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Di questa versione con MTOW di 573 t si sapeva già da un pezzo (peraltro è già certificata), ma non ha niente a che vedere con la futura versione da 600 t, che è ancora ai test preliminari. Sono versioni diverse.Quest'articolo dovrebbe essere più realistico.
DATE:18/05/10
SOURCE:Flight International
Airbus poised to start building new higher weight A380 variant
By Max Kingsley-Jones
Airbus is about to begin production of an upgraded A380-800 with increased operating weights that will offer more range and payload capability when it enters service with launch customer British Airways in 2013.
The new version features a 4t increase in maximum take-off weight to 573t and an additional 190km (100nm) range that will enable it to fly distances of 15,360km on MTOW-limited missions. Maximum landing weight and maximum zero fuel weight have also each increased by 2t, and structural payload capability rises by 1.5t on MZFW-limited missions.
"Because we understand design cycles much better now, we are able to further optimise the performance," says Airbus's executive vice-president programmes Tom Williams.
Full-scale fatigue testing of the A380 has passed 45,000 cycles, which Williams say is 2.4 times the original design service goal or "aircraft life", and testing is continuing to beyond 2.5 design service goals.
To achieve the operating weight increases the airframe structure has been strengthened, which will become standard on aircraft delivered from 2013, although the higher operating weights will be offered as an option. According to Williams the increases are made possible through reductions in flight loads, which are partly achieved by the optimisation of the fly-by-wire control laws.
This new A380 build standard will be introduced later this year when assembly begins of the first wings at Airbus's Broughton, UK plant, and these will also incorporate a 1.5° increase in twist to further optimise aerodynamics as part of the improvement package. Airbus says that the upgrade does not require any thrust bumps, and is not capable of retrofit to earlier build aircraft.
BA is due to be the launch operator for the improved A380, when its first Rolls-Royce Trent 900-powered aircraft is delivered in 2013. Airbus executives previously disclosed that the weight and performance gain came from a requirement for a couple of customers during sales campaigns against the Boeing 747-8I.
Meanwhile as Airbus prepares to deliver the first A380 to the fifth customer, Lufthansa, subassemblies for the initial batch of aircraft for the sixth customer, Korean Air, have been delivered to the final assembly line in Toulouse. Delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2011.
http://www.flightglobal.com/article...to-start-building-new-higher-weight-a380.html
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No, è il giornalista che ha fatto casino. La versione 2013 che riceveranno BA ed EK non è quella da 600t, ma quella da 573.
Per il resto ti ha risposto Rick: se non lo sa lui...
Shogun
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Non avevo visto la risposta di Rick, scusate.No, è il giornalista che ha fatto casino. La versione 2013 che riceveranno BA ed EK non è quella da 600t, ma quella da 573.
Per il resto ti ha risposto Rick: se non lo sa lui...
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Ecco il programma di Thai, che oltre all'ingresso del 380, prevede un restyling del 744.
April 6, 2011
THAI Outlines Initial A380 Information & 747 Retrofit; Potential Scandinavia service increase
At separate events within 2 weeks, THAI’s Traffic Planning Department at RoutesAsia (Seoul Incheon, 27MAR11-29MAR11) and the airline’s chief at Aircraft Interiors Expo (Hamburg, 06APR11) both outlined planned Boeing 747-400 re-configuration and Airbus A380 Operation and configuration.
According to the Star Alliance member, 12 Boeing 747-400 will under-go retrofit project, which is already progressively in effect. 6 of 12 frames will see retrofit in Economy Class only, featuring the new AVOD Personal Entertainment system. TG’s 747 fleet does not have Personal Entertainment System on Economy Class. First retrofitted Boeing 747 is to enter service by the end of April 2011.
The retrofit of Boeing 747-400 aircraft, which mainly operates to Europe, will be similar to the product that the Star member plans to introduce on Airbus A380. First 3 of 6 Airbus A380 aircraft, in F12C60Y435 configuration, is due to arrive September 2012, and will inaugurate service to Frankfurt due to slot constraint, followed by London Heathrow and Paris CDG.
On A380, First and Business Class are located on the upper deck. Business Class in particular features full lie-flat seats. Economy Class are located on the lower deck with AVOD system.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYWCdkBoV1c&feature=player_embedded
youtube video from airliners.de (article in German)
Interview Clip from THAI’s Traffic Planning Department at RoutesAsia can be found here. For other interview clips from RoutesAsia, held by RoutesOnline which is a partner of this site, click here.
Separately, the Star member is looking to increase service in its key market in Scandinavia, which may be in effect as early as Winter 2011/12 season.
http://airlineroute.net/2011/04/06/tg-380744/
April 6, 2011
THAI Outlines Initial A380 Information & 747 Retrofit; Potential Scandinavia service increase
At separate events within 2 weeks, THAI’s Traffic Planning Department at RoutesAsia (Seoul Incheon, 27MAR11-29MAR11) and the airline’s chief at Aircraft Interiors Expo (Hamburg, 06APR11) both outlined planned Boeing 747-400 re-configuration and Airbus A380 Operation and configuration.
According to the Star Alliance member, 12 Boeing 747-400 will under-go retrofit project, which is already progressively in effect. 6 of 12 frames will see retrofit in Economy Class only, featuring the new AVOD Personal Entertainment system. TG’s 747 fleet does not have Personal Entertainment System on Economy Class. First retrofitted Boeing 747 is to enter service by the end of April 2011.
The retrofit of Boeing 747-400 aircraft, which mainly operates to Europe, will be similar to the product that the Star member plans to introduce on Airbus A380. First 3 of 6 Airbus A380 aircraft, in F12C60Y435 configuration, is due to arrive September 2012, and will inaugurate service to Frankfurt due to slot constraint, followed by London Heathrow and Paris CDG.
On A380, First and Business Class are located on the upper deck. Business Class in particular features full lie-flat seats. Economy Class are located on the lower deck with AVOD system.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYWCdkBoV1c&feature=player_embedded
youtube video from airliners.de (article in German)
Interview Clip from THAI’s Traffic Planning Department at RoutesAsia can be found here. For other interview clips from RoutesAsia, held by RoutesOnline which is a partner of this site, click here.
Separately, the Star member is looking to increase service in its key market in Scandinavia, which may be in effect as early as Winter 2011/12 season.
http://airlineroute.net/2011/04/06/tg-380744/
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Se esiste un abbonamento alla sf.ga, sicuramente gli A380 motorizzati RR lo hanno sottoscritto.
DATE:10/04/11
SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news
Airbus watching A380 schedule closely after quake
By David Kaminski-Morrow
Airbus is confident it will meet its delivery forecast of some 25 A380s this year despite the Japanese earthquake which has further complicated the juggling process aimed at ensuring enough Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines are available.
Turbine parts for the Trent 900 for the A380 - as well as the Trent 700 and other aero engines - are produced at Japanese corporation IHI's Soma plant.
Soma is just 40km north of the Fukushima nuclear power station which has been the scene of emergency containment and repair work since the 11 March quake and tsunami.
IHI shut down the main manufacturing facilities after the earthquake and only began partial operations within the least-damaged buildings on 29 March.
"We are now undertaking repairs on the other buildings and will commence operations at each of them as soon as such work has been completed," it says.
Airbus executive vice-president for programmes Tom Williams, speaking to Flightglobal in Toulouse last week, said there were "certainly concerns" over the ability of the plant to restore normal operations.
"That's the one we're going to have to watch carefully," he says, pointing out that power has been intermittent and that a smooth operation depends on making sure the "right people are there at the right time".
Airbus has been forced to rejig the schedule of its A380 deliveries after a Trent 900 in-flight failure, on a Qantas aircraft last year, resulted in demand for replacement powerplants.
In order to meet the demand Airbus has been removing Trent 900s from the production line, and pushing A380 deliveries towards the second half of this year.
But Williams says Rolls-Royce has been working on contingency plans and the airframer is maintaining "at the moment" that its A380 delivery total will be in the "mid-20s" for 2011.
Airbus delivered four A380s over the first quarter of this year: two to Qantas in January, bringing its total to nine, and two to Lufthansa in March giving the German carrier six. Both airlines' A380s have Trent 900 engines.
http://www.flightglobal.com/article...tching-a380-schedule-closely-after-quake.html
DATE:10/04/11
SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news
Airbus watching A380 schedule closely after quake
By David Kaminski-Morrow
Airbus is confident it will meet its delivery forecast of some 25 A380s this year despite the Japanese earthquake which has further complicated the juggling process aimed at ensuring enough Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines are available.
Turbine parts for the Trent 900 for the A380 - as well as the Trent 700 and other aero engines - are produced at Japanese corporation IHI's Soma plant.
Soma is just 40km north of the Fukushima nuclear power station which has been the scene of emergency containment and repair work since the 11 March quake and tsunami.
IHI shut down the main manufacturing facilities after the earthquake and only began partial operations within the least-damaged buildings on 29 March.
"We are now undertaking repairs on the other buildings and will commence operations at each of them as soon as such work has been completed," it says.
Airbus executive vice-president for programmes Tom Williams, speaking to Flightglobal in Toulouse last week, said there were "certainly concerns" over the ability of the plant to restore normal operations.
"That's the one we're going to have to watch carefully," he says, pointing out that power has been intermittent and that a smooth operation depends on making sure the "right people are there at the right time".
Airbus has been forced to rejig the schedule of its A380 deliveries after a Trent 900 in-flight failure, on a Qantas aircraft last year, resulted in demand for replacement powerplants.
In order to meet the demand Airbus has been removing Trent 900s from the production line, and pushing A380 deliveries towards the second half of this year.
But Williams says Rolls-Royce has been working on contingency plans and the airframer is maintaining "at the moment" that its A380 delivery total will be in the "mid-20s" for 2011.
Airbus delivered four A380s over the first quarter of this year: two to Qantas in January, bringing its total to nine, and two to Lufthansa in March giving the German carrier six. Both airlines' A380s have Trent 900 engines.
http://www.flightglobal.com/article...tching-a380-schedule-closely-after-quake.html
Emirates to launch A380 Shanghai Pu Dong service from late-April 2011
As per 10APR11 GDS timetable display, Emirates from 27APR11 launches Airbus A380 service on Dubai – Shanghai Pu Dong, EK302/303, service 3 times a week.
The Middle-Eastern Giant listed Shanghai as planned A380 operation in 2010 but did not receive approval due to blockage by China’s CAAC. It appears that EK has secured CAAC’s approval recently, though limited to 3 times a week, not Daily, and currently approved until 29OCT11.
With A380 operating Shanghai service, existing 14 weekly A380 Hong Kong service from the same date will reduce to 11 weekly.
Schedule:
Dubai – Shanghai Pu Dong
EK302 DXB0310 – 1530PVG 388 357
EK302 DXB0310 – 1530PVG 77W x357
EK304 DXB1035 – 2325PVG 343 D
EK305 PVG0715 – 1235DXB 343 D
EK303 PVG2330 – 0430+1DXB 77W x357
EK303 PVG2330 – 0430+1DXB 388 357
On Dubai – Hong Kong NONSTOP EK380/381 service, A380 from 27APR11 operates on Day x357 (77W on Day 357). Dubai – Bangkok – Hong Kong EK384/385 service remains Daily A380 operation/
airlineroute.net
As per 10APR11 GDS timetable display, Emirates from 27APR11 launches Airbus A380 service on Dubai – Shanghai Pu Dong, EK302/303, service 3 times a week.
The Middle-Eastern Giant listed Shanghai as planned A380 operation in 2010 but did not receive approval due to blockage by China’s CAAC. It appears that EK has secured CAAC’s approval recently, though limited to 3 times a week, not Daily, and currently approved until 29OCT11.
With A380 operating Shanghai service, existing 14 weekly A380 Hong Kong service from the same date will reduce to 11 weekly.
Schedule:
Dubai – Shanghai Pu Dong
EK302 DXB0310 – 1530PVG 388 357
EK302 DXB0310 – 1530PVG 77W x357
EK304 DXB1035 – 2325PVG 343 D
EK305 PVG0715 – 1235DXB 343 D
EK303 PVG2330 – 0430+1DXB 77W x357
EK303 PVG2330 – 0430+1DXB 388 357
On Dubai – Hong Kong NONSTOP EK380/381 service, A380 from 27APR11 operates on Day x357 (77W on Day 357). Dubai – Bangkok – Hong Kong EK384/385 service remains Daily A380 operation/
airlineroute.net
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This summer, discover Air France’s A380 on the Paris - San Francisco route!
Monday 11 April 2011
•Tickets go on sale today
•from 6 June to 4 September 2011
From 6 June to 4 September 2011, Air France will operate a daily service between Paris and San Francisco by Airbus A380.
Over the summer period, Air France is offering its customers the opportunity to discover the West coast of the United States on board this super jumbo equipped with 538 seats, divided between three cabin classes (9 seats in La Première, 80 in Business and 449 in Voyageur).
With the A380, Air France can continue to offer its customers improved service while at the same time improving economic efficiency. On board, three bars divided between the two decks, additional space and comfort ensure that travelling on board this super jumbo is a moment of well-being, in a particularly quiet cabin.
Flight times between Paris and San Francisco by A380:
Paris-CDG - San Francisco: Departure 10:30 - Arrival at 12:40
San Francisco – Paris-CDG: Departure 16:10 – Arrival at 11:35 the next day
During summer 2011, Air France is operating 10 weekly flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and San Francisco, including one daily flight by A380 from 6 June to 4 September. This service is operated in partnership with Delta as part of the largest North-Atlantic joint venture with close to 250 daily flights.
For more details or to make a reservation, go to www.airfrance.com or contact your travel agent.
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/p...rance-entre-paris-et-san-francisco-1/back/61/
Monday 11 April 2011
•Tickets go on sale today
•from 6 June to 4 September 2011
From 6 June to 4 September 2011, Air France will operate a daily service between Paris and San Francisco by Airbus A380.
Over the summer period, Air France is offering its customers the opportunity to discover the West coast of the United States on board this super jumbo equipped with 538 seats, divided between three cabin classes (9 seats in La Première, 80 in Business and 449 in Voyageur).
With the A380, Air France can continue to offer its customers improved service while at the same time improving economic efficiency. On board, three bars divided between the two decks, additional space and comfort ensure that travelling on board this super jumbo is a moment of well-being, in a particularly quiet cabin.
Flight times between Paris and San Francisco by A380:
Paris-CDG - San Francisco: Departure 10:30 - Arrival at 12:40
San Francisco – Paris-CDG: Departure 16:10 – Arrival at 11:35 the next day
During summer 2011, Air France is operating 10 weekly flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and San Francisco, including one daily flight by A380 from 6 June to 4 September. This service is operated in partnership with Delta as part of the largest North-Atlantic joint venture with close to 250 daily flights.
For more details or to make a reservation, go to www.airfrance.com or contact your travel agent.
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/p...rance-entre-paris-et-san-francisco-1/back/61/
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DATE:13/04/11
SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news
Exclusive: Airbus grants exception to permit Koito seats on SIA A380s
By Mary Kirby
Airbus has granted an exceptional authorization to allow the installation of business class seats from Koito Industries on Singapore Airlines' delayed Airbus A380 aircraft, despite the embattled Japanese manufacturer's admitted falsification of data on some 150,000 seats in the world fleet, ATI and Flightglobal has learned.
A new exceptional authorization issued by the European airframer accepts under Airbus production organization approval (POA) Koito-made business class seats for SIA's 12th A380, MSN058, although comments from SIA suggest the carrier intends to have Koito seats installed on at least three delayed A380s.
"We have three A380 deliveries coming up in the next few months and the priority has been on working with Airbus and Koito to meet certification requirements for the business class seats," a SIA spokesman confirms.
Airbus' exceptional authorization is understood to have been issued with a number of stipulations, including EASA approval prior to delivery.
It comes some 19 months after Airbus POA for Koito was pulled, meaning Koito "cannot produce seat or seat parts for airborne use", Airbus said in a previous telex on the matter.
Early last year Koito made the stunning revelation that it falsified safety test results on as many as 150,000 seats on 1,000 aircraft used by 32 carriers. Evidence from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) highlighted three areas where Koito fabricated results - 16g and 9g test data and flammability data. Multiple sources say Koito used its own rubber stamp to falsely indicate that some seats had cleared tests by the JCAB. The debacle has caused aircraft delivery delays at both Airbus and Boeing.
Later in 2010 EASA and the US FAA issued proposed airworthiness directives, with the European agency taking a harder line than its US counterpart, although its proposal did not cover the A380.
To date, SIA has taken delivery of 11 A380s. Delivery of SIA's 11th A380 was delayed due to problems with Koito seats. The carrier had expected to receive its 12th and 13th A380s in the fourth quarter of 2010 and its 14th A380 in the first quarter of 2011.
The SIA spokesman says the delay of SIA's A380s is "only related to seats".
Airbus could not provide immediate comment.
http://www.flightglobal.com/article...s-exception-to-permit-koito-seats-on-sia.html
SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news
Exclusive: Airbus grants exception to permit Koito seats on SIA A380s
By Mary Kirby
Airbus has granted an exceptional authorization to allow the installation of business class seats from Koito Industries on Singapore Airlines' delayed Airbus A380 aircraft, despite the embattled Japanese manufacturer's admitted falsification of data on some 150,000 seats in the world fleet, ATI and Flightglobal has learned.
A new exceptional authorization issued by the European airframer accepts under Airbus production organization approval (POA) Koito-made business class seats for SIA's 12th A380, MSN058, although comments from SIA suggest the carrier intends to have Koito seats installed on at least three delayed A380s.
"We have three A380 deliveries coming up in the next few months and the priority has been on working with Airbus and Koito to meet certification requirements for the business class seats," a SIA spokesman confirms.
Airbus' exceptional authorization is understood to have been issued with a number of stipulations, including EASA approval prior to delivery.
It comes some 19 months after Airbus POA for Koito was pulled, meaning Koito "cannot produce seat or seat parts for airborne use", Airbus said in a previous telex on the matter.
Early last year Koito made the stunning revelation that it falsified safety test results on as many as 150,000 seats on 1,000 aircraft used by 32 carriers. Evidence from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) highlighted three areas where Koito fabricated results - 16g and 9g test data and flammability data. Multiple sources say Koito used its own rubber stamp to falsely indicate that some seats had cleared tests by the JCAB. The debacle has caused aircraft delivery delays at both Airbus and Boeing.
Later in 2010 EASA and the US FAA issued proposed airworthiness directives, with the European agency taking a harder line than its US counterpart, although its proposal did not cover the A380.
To date, SIA has taken delivery of 11 A380s. Delivery of SIA's 11th A380 was delayed due to problems with Koito seats. The carrier had expected to receive its 12th and 13th A380s in the fourth quarter of 2010 and its 14th A380 in the first quarter of 2011.
The SIA spokesman says the delay of SIA's A380s is "only related to seats".
Airbus could not provide immediate comment.
http://www.flightglobal.com/article...s-exception-to-permit-koito-seats-on-sia.html